One More Year For Bambang

There had been talk that this would finally be the year that iconic Indonesian striker Bambang Pamungkas would leave Persija. Instead a new club leader has convinced the international to stay another year and along with fellow long serving Ismed Sofyan will wear the orange of Persija in the upcoming season.

Other players who are reported to be signing on for another year are Greg Nwokolo, Leo Saputra and Ramdhani Lestaluhu.

The club have signed Johan Juansyah and he recently scored for the Under 23s in a friendly against Makassar United.

One player not retained is the popular striker Aliyudin and one rumour has suggested he may return to former club Persikota though that remains to be seen.

The other foreigners at the club, including Oliver Mako and Precious Emuerjeraye have also been allowed to leave as has veteran keeper Hendro Kartiko and midfielder Syamsul Chaeruddin